The Game of Global Mining

Chapter 718 - 556: Astrology Predicts Silver City’s Calamity

Soon, Chun realized the changes brought by the "Wisdom Limit Enhancement." Not only was the scene brighter, but he also discovered that the color of the dance floor’s bricks and stones piled next to the farm ruins matched the color of the Conch Crystal Core building under construction.

To be precise, a layer of "system hint color" of the same color appeared on the surface of the red bricks and the silver-black beams, suggesting that the bricks and beams used to be a whole.

Chun suddenly had an epiphany. His previous approach was to set aside the bricks and only use the beams to simulate the Crystal Core building. Now it seemed his earlier thinking might have been wrong. Those bricks should also be used; otherwise, it wouldn’t be a complete structure, just a semi-finished product without any attributes.

To verify his idea, Chun decided to complete the half-finished Conch Crystal Core building. Then, to his surprise, he discovered that he could indeed elevate the building materials, which resolved the difficulties caused by the inadequate beam combinations that made construction difficult. That’s why strong wisdom means strong consciousness power; no wonder wisdom is a Divine Domain attribute.

Then, Chun also completed the envisioned "Spiral Crystal Core Architectural Art."

Sure enough, merely finishing it didn’t trigger any prompts.

Therefore, it was confirmed that all the materials from the dismantled Nightmare Realm dance floor should be used for the artistic building. As for how to use the bricks, should they form the base? Should they be used as outer walls? Or should they merge with the ongoing overlap of the 37 Mechanical Girl dance floors into one big whole?

That is, building a spiral art outside the 37 overlapping dance floors, merging the two into one. Now, over a dozen layers have already overlapped, and the dance floor has become increasingly refined. Once the 37 layers upgrade to a refined building Divine Artifact, the Divine Artifact could carry the art to new heights...

While pondering and planning, Aileen also had news: "Dear, the Conch Lighthouse has contacted the Merfolk, and we can now verbally transmit the recipe for Xina cigarettes."

Chun was very pleased: "Good, quietly continue..."

...

Ten Lords Chat Group.

The Demon God Hall team members, where Uriel was located, were "playing games within the game," commanding a vast number of Siege Monsters to besiege the Tata War God.

Although indeed causing various embarrassing situations for Tata, it increasingly made Sariel question his motives: "His location is getting closer to the China team; is he trying to snatch the airship boxes that the China team acquired, or is he planning to annihilate the China team single-handedly?"

Gabriel remarked in surprise: "But the boxes are large items that can’t fit into the inventory; they have to be carried on the back, and there are over a dozen of them. It’s impossible for one player to take them all."

Uriel said sullenly: "Leader Goblins are immune to his Thorn Aura, so they aren’t afraid of him chipping away at their health. I don’t believe he can annihilate the China team single-handedly amidst a complete encirclement by leader-level Goblins."

Raphael was puzzled: "Somehow, it feels like he is coordinating with the China team."

Sariel was stunned: "How is that possible? The Curry team has never gotten along with the China team."

Sela laughed: "Who knows what deals they may have made privately? The more unlikely it seems on the surface, the more surprising it often is."

Raphael exclaimed: "What could be the private deal that Curry and the China team made?"

Sariel said solemnly: "I firmly suspect that the sudden appearance of these airship boxes is definitely the doing of Alpha. Tata’s presence is even more suspicious, he must be sent by Alpha—never mind, I’ll go in person to intercept the China team and see what’s in these boxes."

Sela laughed: "If it’s certain that Alpha is behind this, is there a possibility that Alpha wants you to take action personally?"

Gabriel said: "Yes, as a Sage, you should be cautious about dealing with ordinary players personally."

Sariel was getting impatient: "Then what does the boss think?"

Michael said: "I’ve been studying astrology, so it’s a good time to give the Empire Master Hubble and the Astrology Old Lady from the alleys a task to predict what’s happening with the boxes."

The lords were amazed: "Is this something that can be predicted?"

Michael said: "Player matters can’t be predicted, but if this airship was mobilized by Alpha during the development phase, then it’s essentially a system event and can be predicted."

Sariel got excited: "Interesting, I’ll teleport to Black Iron City immediately and ask the Old Lady to predict it, while you go find Hubble to predict?"

Michael sighed: "If it’s truly something significant, we’ll need to prepare some funds."

Sariel gritted his teeth: "If it’s Mining Coins, I don’t care. But if it’s Privilege Points..."

Michael laughed: "Just treat it as providing a sample for my astrology studies."

Thus, Michael rushed to the observatory to meet Hubble.

This time, surprisingly, Hubble was not gazing into the void with his telescope as usual but was reading a newspaper and actively greeted Michael: "Mr. Sage, you’re just in time."

Michael glanced at the newspaper, immediately realizing the operation was working: "Master, is it because a new Astrology Old Lady named Barara appeared in Black Iron City’s Dark Alley District?"

Hubble shook his head: "She isn’t new; you mentioned her to me last time when you borrowed the textbook. She has the same original textbook of Lady Celia as I do... I was too arrogant at the time to pay attention. Now it seems I should visit her personally."

Michael smiled and immediately called Sariel in the chat group: "Sariel, hold on, let me finalize things with the Master."

"Understood!"

So Michael asked: "Master, your humble and pragmatic attitude toward knowledge has nothing to do with arrogance. Why hesitate to visit in person?"

Hubble replied, conflicted: "I’ve read the newspaper’s report. From my professional standpoint, I’m skeptical about using astrology to find Divine Artifacts, yet I can’t publicly question it. It’s not a matter of pride, but if I visit her personally, it would be tantamount to acknowledging her status, elevating her to a height of ability she doesn’t belong to, which would harm the astrology industry..."

Can’t you let go of your pride?

Anyway, Michael’s plan was to have the two astrologers duel in a PK battle, and he immediately came up with an idea: "Master, actually the Silver City Mermaid Guardian God has also personally visited Barara. If the Mermaid Guardian God invited both you and Barara to meet in Silver City, you wouldn’t have the worry of visiting the old lady yourself, while simultaneously elevating your status. It would positively impact the entire astrology industry."

Hubble looked confused for a moment: "The mermaid is inviting me?"

Uriel chuckled: "Boss, that’s a good idea, but don’t overtax the NPC’s CPU with it!"

Michael said, "I’m saying, what if."

Hubble sighed: "If that’s the case, certainly it would be the best plan. Unfortunately, I can’t predict such an event. After all, a god cannot be predicted."

Michael cleared his throat: "Gods can’t be predicted, but prayers and wishes can be made."

Uriel’s interest was piqued: "I’ll have my darling extend the invitation right away, saving my Privilege Points."

Hubble asked again: "If it’s the mermaid inviting us, what would she want us to do?"

You are the astrology master!

Michael straightforwardly posed a question to give him some prep time: "It should be that there are some issues in Silver City that the new Sea Race Guardian God cannot handle, right?"

Hubble nodded: "I see. Actually, some things don’t even need to be analyzed from an astrological perspective. From a political perspective alone, the change of guardian gods in Silver City poses a significant risk. No matter what happens, it wouldn’t be surprising. Based on this, analyzing it from an astrological perspective, Silver City indeed faces a major disaster!"

Uriel was shocked: "Boss, better get it straightened out!"

Michael immediately asked: "What kind of major disaster?"

Hubble chuckled: "What kind of disaster do you think it should be?"

Michael was stumped: "I don’t get it, is there a good disaster? And it should be what I think?"

Hubble pointed at the void with a smile: "Didn’t I tell you a storm was brewing in the void when you visited two days ago?"

But there wasn’t any, you were just scamming me out of money!

Michael was taken aback: "The Master’s point is, we also have to deceive the mermaid—"

Hubble waved his hand and said seriously: "It seems you still don’t grasp it. It’s not called deception; it’s called controlling the outcome. The results of astrology should meet the expectations of multiple parties. Can you tell me, why did the mermaid come to power? Why did the previous Silver Guardian God abdicate?"

Michael replied: "Because of the plague."

Hubble nodded: "Exactly. So, this major disaster in Silver City would be the plague! The plague would cause chaos in Silver City, aligning with the expectations of the mermaid’s opponents. The mermaid’s ability to cure the plague shows her capability, meeting the expectations of the Mermaid Guardian God. The plague can instantly boost the sales of pharmaceutical factories, meeting industry expectations. By successfully predicting the plague, we meet the expectations of astrologers!"

Michael was startled by his logic: "And if there’s no plague, then—"

Hubble smiled faintly: "Then what?"

Michael let out a long breath: "Then we spread the plague! It’s much easier than starting a fire, a tsunami, or an earthquake."

Hubble said seriously: "Some things should not be spoken out loud."

Michael nervously responded: "Understood."

Uriel was convinced: "Truly a charlatan, it has nothing to do with astrology at all! However, my darling agreed to invite both astrologers, and the Temperamental Priest will teleport over to invite the master. I’ll go to Black Iron City to invite Barara."

Just then, Hubble laughed heartily: "I’ve predicted it; I’m about to be invited to Silver City!"

The assembly was astonished: "Not entirely a fraud, he does have some skill!"

Michael said: "That’s not worth mentioning; it’s a system-confirmed event, so it’s normal for an NPC to be aware."

Uriel was shocked: "If the predicted plague is correct, then is the plague inside Alpha’s airship case?"

Michael replied solemnly: "It’s entirely possible. But I suggest following the script, as the disaster should meet multiple expectations!"

Uriel couldn’t handle it: "I better go ask my darling."

So Uriel immediately turned back, finding the mermaid who was studying tobacco, alcohol, and tea: "Lord of the Divine Throne, if the plague descends again, can you handle it perfectly?"

The mermaid chuckled: "Underestimate me? By the way, I’ve integrated the plague remedy into the tobacco leaves. So, is the smoke really smoke, or is it medicine? Can we have the Bronze Flower advertise it?"

Uriel’s spirit lifted: "If it’s medicine, our Silver Flower can also advertise it, right?"

The mermaid laughed: "Then let’s invite them all!"

Uriel felt invigorated: "Got it..."